A Letter from a Christian to a Muslim Woman By Joanna Francis- Writer, Journalist - USA

Between
the Israeli assault on Lebanon and the Zionist "War on Terror," the
world is now center stage in every American home. I see the carnage,
death and destruction that have befallen Lebanon , but I also see
something else: I see you. I can't help but notice that almost every
woman I see is carrying a baby or has children around her. I see that
though they are dressed modestly, their beauty still shines through. But
it's not just outer beauty that I notice.

I also notice that I feel
something strange inside me: I feel envy. I feel terrible for the
horrible experiences and war crimes that the Lebanese people have
suffered, being targeted by our common enemy. But I can't help but
admire your strength, your beauty, your modesty, and most of all, your
happiness. Yes, it's strange, but it occurred to me that even under
constant bombardment, you still seemed happier than we are, because you
were still living the natural lives of women. The way women have always
lived since the beginning of time. It used to be that way in the West
until the 1960s, when we were bombarded by the same enemy. Only we were
not bombarded with actual munitions, but with subtle trickery and moral
corruption.

Through Temptation, they bombarded us Americans from
Hollywood , instead of from fighter jets or with our own American-made
tanks. They would like to bomb you in this way too, after they've
finished bombing the infrastructure of your countries. I do not want
this to happen to you. You will feel degraded, just like we do.
You can avoid this kind of bombing if you will kindly listen to those of
us who have already suffered serious casualties from their evil
influence.

Because everything you see coming out of Hollywood is a pack
of lies, a distortion of reality, smoke and mirrors. They present casual
sex as harmless recreation because they aim to destroy the moral fabric
of the societies into which they beam their poisonous programming. I
beg you not to drink their poison. There is no antidote for it once you
have consumed it. You may recover partially, but you will never be the
same. Better to avoid the poison altogether than to try to heal from the
damage it causes. They will try to tempt you with their titillating
movies and music videos, falsely portraying us American women as happy
and satisfied, proud of dressing like prostitutes, and content without
families.

Most of us are not happy, trust me. Millions of us are
on anti-depressant medication, hate our jobs, and cry at night over the
men who told us they loved us, then greedily used us and walked away.
They would like to destroy your families and convince you to have fewer
children. They do this by presenting marriage as a form of slavery,
motherhood as a curse, and being modest and pure as old-fashioned. They
want you to cheapen yourself and lose your faith. They are like the
Serpent tempting Eve with the apple. DON'T BITE. Self-Value I see you as
precious gems, pure gold, or the "pearl of great value" spoken of in
the Bible (Matthew 13: 45).

All women are pearls of great value, but
some of us have been deceived into doubting the value of our purity.
Jesus said: "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast
your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and
turn again and rend [slit, rip] you" (Matthew 7: 6). Our pearls are
priceless, but they convince us that they're cheap. But trust me; there
is no substitute for being able to look in the mirror and seeing purity,
innocence and self-respect staring back at you.

The fashions coming out
of the Western sewer are designed to make you believe that your most
valuable asset is your sexuality. But your beautiful dresses and
veils are actually sexier than any Western fashion, because they cloak
you in mystery and show self-respect and confidence. A woman's sexuality
should be guarded from unworthy eyes, since it should be your gift to
the man who loves and respects you enough to marry you. And since your
men are still manly warriors, they deserve no less than your best.

Our
men don't even want purity anymore. They don't recognize the pearl of
great value, opting for the flashy rhinestone instead. Only to leave her
too! Your most valuable assets are your inner beauty, your innocence,
and everything that makes you who you are. But I notice that some Muslim
women push the limit and try to be as Western as possible, even while
wearing a veil (with some of their hair showing). Why imitate women who
already regret, or will soon regret, their lost virtue? There is no
compensation for that loss. You are flawless diamonds. Don't let them
trick you into becoming rhinestones.

Because everything you see in
the fashion magazines and on Western television is a lie. It is Satan's
trap. It is fool's gold. A Woman's Heart I'll let you in on a little
secret, just in case you're curious: pre-marital sex is not even
that great. We gave our bodies to the men we were in love with,
believing that that was the way to make them love us and want to marry
us, just as we had seen on television growing up.

But without the
security of marriage and the sure knowledge that he will always stay
with us, it's not even enjoyable! That's the irony. It was just a waste.
It leaves you in tears. Speaking as one woman to another, I believe
that you understand that already. Because only a woman can truly
understand what's in another

woman's heart. We really are all
alike. Our race, religion or nationalities do not matter. A woman's
heart is the same everywhere. We love. That's what we do best.

We
nurture our families and give comfort and strength to the men we love.
But we American women have been fooled into believing that we are
happiest having careers, our own homes in which to live alone, and
freedom to give our love away to whomever we choose. That is not
freedom. And that is not love. Only in the safe haven of marriage can a
woman's body and heart be safe to love. Don't settle for anything
less. It's not worth it. You won't even like it and you'll like yourself
even less afterwards. Then he'll leave you.

Self-Denial Sin never
pays. It always cheats you. Even though I have reclaimed my honor,
there's still no substitute for having never been dishonored in the
first place. We Western women have been brainwashed into thinking that
you Muslim women are oppressed. But truly, we are the ones who are
oppressed; slaves to fashions that degrade us, obsessed with our weight,
begging for love from men who do not want to grow up. Deep down inside,
we know that we have been cheated.

We secretly admire and envy you,
although some of us will not admit it. Please do not look down on
us or think that we like things the way they are. It's not our fault.
Most of us did not have fathers to protect us when we were young because
our families have been destroyed. You know who is behind this plot.
Don't be fooled, my sisters. Don't let them get you too. Stay innocent
and pure. We Christian women need to see what life is really supposed to
be like for women.

We need you to set the example for us, because
we are lost. Hold onto your purity. Remember, you can't put the
toothpaste back in the tube. So guard your "toothpaste" carefully!

I hope you receive this advice in the spirit in which it is intended; the spirit of friendship, respect, and admiration.